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Merrimac Heights Academy in Merrimac, MA serves 10 students in grades 8 through 12 within a nonsectarian, suburban community setting.

The school specializes in special education with a student–teacher ratio of 1:1 and employs 10 teachers to provide individualized instruction.

As a co–educational private school, Merrimac Heights Academy offers programs tailored to secondary grade levels in a large suburban locale.

Enrollment includes 7 students in K–12 grades, reflecting a small student body size typical of specialized educational programs.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Student Body

Total Students

10 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

1:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Essex County, MA is $26,793 for elementary schools and $45,215 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Essex County, MA is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).